Players' Newsletter - December 1st, 2023
Players' Newsletter - December 1st, 2023
A busy weekend awaits with great wagering opportunities from coast-to-coast. We have multiple shows to cover the action with some of your favorite ITM guests. Steven Crist and JK helped preview the competitive Pick Six sequence at Aqueduct for Cigar Mile day. Frank Scatoni out at Del Mar took a look at the Grade 1 action taking place at the seaside oval. The Gulfstream Park Championship Meet is getting underway and we’ll be previewing at the All-Turf Pick Three sequence with JK and myself. Finally, your regularly scheduled Players’ Podcast features Woodbine, Turfway, and a few other specific races.
Happy listening and as always…
MYWAYP,
PTF
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Players’ Podcast - Woodbine and Turfway and More
PTF kicks off the show with Drew Coatney asking for clarification about his comments about how “he should have won” the BCBC this year. Then they delve into the last four races of the Woodbine Saturday card.
Next up, Matt Cutair of Adelphi Racing is here to discuss two Adelphi runners on Turfway Park’s Saturday card as well as the Late Pick Five. For more information about Adelphi, go here.
Players’ Podcast - Cigar Mile Pick Six Special
PTF hosts legendary horseplayer and author Steven Crist and Jonathon Kinchen as they give their thoughts on a stakes laden Pick Six at Aqueduct this Saturday.
Players’ Podcast - Del Mar Turf Festival Preview
PTF hosts Frank Scatoni as they go over the various stakes at Del Mar this weekend.
Players’ Podcast - Gulfstream All-Turf Pick 3 for Saturday
PTF and JK are here to talk all about a new bet they’re excited about — the all Turf Pick Three at Gulfstream Park, with a $3 minimum and 15% takeout.
Players’ Podcast - Giving Tuesday + Much Needed Context for Jack Gilligan
PTF kicks off the show with Kim Weir who lets us know about TRF’s Giving Tuesday initiatives. You can donate to help retired horses — and get a bottle of ITM’s barrel-pick whiskey — at trfinc.org/players.
Next we have a visit from jockey Jack Gilligan who gives great insight into his time in the USA, the challenges jockeys face, and he also provides some much needed context for his recent TRC interview, which stirred up a bit of controversy. The book Jack refers to herein is The Confident Athlete, available here.
Players’ Podcast - The Fastest Horse in the World (Really!)
PTF starts the show with a visit from Michael Adolphson to talk about Equinox’s smashing win in the Japan Cup. Just how good is he? Listen to hear Michael’s take, which might surprise you.
Next up Jimmy George of Tattersalls is in the house to review the flat season in the UK and talk about the upcoming Sceptre Session.
In the Ring With Acacia Clement - Jessica Otten and Clint Cornett
Acacia is joined by Jessica Otten, on-air analyst at the Meadowlands, who brings talks through standardbred sales and breeding, along with great insight on harness racing. She is then joined by Clint Cornett of C2 Racing, who discusses this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, White Abarrio.
The Owner’s Box - Episode 115 – Jimmy George (Tattersalls)
Billy and Michelle catch up with Jimmy George, Tattersalls Marketing Director.
